Rafah to Open for First Time in Two Months, Siege to Continue

Palestinian authorities in the Gaza Strip declared on Thursday that Rafah crossing would be opened for three days starting Saturday to allow the passage of Palestinian passengers from and into the besieged coastal enclave.

Local sources noted that the Egyptian authorities informed the Palestinian crossing authority of their intention to open the Rafah crossing for three days in both directions starting Saturday.

The Interior Ministry in Gaza also revealed that 16,000 people are in urgent need to travel abroad for humanitarian reasons.

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